Zermatt’s unique skiing area right at the foot of the world’s most photographed mountain has once again claimed its place as the world’s best ski resort. Zermatt’s unique skiing area right at the foot of the world’s most photographed mountain has once again claimed its place as the world’s best ski resort.

Snowboarding & amazing views in Zermatt, Switzerland

In the shadow of the majestic Matterhorn, surrounded by numerous 4,000-metre peaks, Zermatt offers a ski experience unlike any other in the world. With a whopping 365 km (227 miles) of runs to explore from Zermatt in Switzerland to the Italian Breuil-Cervinia, this resort has it all. Its altitude at almost 4,000 metres above sea level makes Zermatt the highest ski resort in the Alps and virtually guarantees great snow levels. Indeed, skiing is possible on the glacier all year round here. “Matterhorn Ski Paradise” – the name says it all.

Winner of both the 2015 and 2016 world best ski resort rankings, Zermatt took a quick breather in the runner-up slot in 2017. However the 2018 opening of the spectacular Glacier Ride, the world’s highest 3S gondola, it regained the first place. The opening of this lift was even more spectacular with tight rope walker Freddy Nock walking and balancing on the cables of this incredible feat of engineering.
Another great improvement that secured Zermatt’s place as the world’s best ski resort is their new dynamic pricing system. It guarantees that winter holidaymakers booking in advance can now count with considerable savings when it comes to ski passes. The Swiss tourist association also awarded Zermatt the prestigious ‘Family Destination’ certificate.

The world’s eight biggest ski resort with 365 kilometres of runs 365 kilometres of runs surrounded by 38 peaks exceeding 4,000m, skiing all year round and lifts up to an altitude of almost 4,000m above sea level – in Zermatt there are superlatives wherever you look! But as soon as you take a seat in the beautiful Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn train and the majestic Matterhorn (which actually has a different name in Italy)Matterhorn (which actually has a different name in Italy) springs into view, you quickly realise that it’s not just facts and figures that make Zermatt so special.

The Mountain with 3 Names Matterhorn, Cervino, Cervin from Trockener steg (Custom) Zermatt is world best ski resort (Small)

First and foremost, its unique location at the end of the Matter Valley in the south of the Canton of Valais, which is the sunniest place in Switzerland, needs to be seen to be believed. The natural beauty is so remarkable here that even the size of the ski area (which extends all the way into Italy’s Aosta ValleyItaly’s Aosta Valley) becomes very much secondary. The first impressions of Zermatt are certainly overwhelming and it’s hard to imagine ever getting bored of this huge ski area.

Zermatt ski resort evaluation

Beginner 8
Amazing Wolli Park beginning area
Advanced 10
Challenging black runs including a former world cup slope
Freeride 10
Höhtali, A dedicated mountain for off-piste and ungroomed yellow runs
Terrain Parks 9
A huge terrain park on the galcier in Zermatt and another one on the Italian side
Family 8
Plenty of blue slopes and fun activities for kids
Nightlife 8
Amazing apres-ski at the Hennu Stall, Paperla Pub, Champagne bar, Cervo, Harry’s bar and many more…
Service 9
Excellent service in all the 50 on-slope mountain restaurants and the eateries in the village
Snow 10
Europe’s highest ski resort where 90% of the skiing happens above 2200m guarantees excellent snow
Value for Money 8
Not the cheapest destination but you get a unique and unbeatable experience for your money
On Mountain Dining 9
50+ restaurants on the mountain with world famous eateries like Chez Vrony, Findlerhof, Flühalp, Chalet Etoile, Patrouille des